Forsyth Astronomical Society

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026

The Lyrid Meteor shower is upon us. It will peak on the evening of Tuesday April 21 through the morning of Wednesday, April 22. Go…

April 21, 2026

2026 NC Statewide Star Party (Saturday, April 25)

As part of the month long North Carolina Science Festival, the annual North Carolina Statewide star party is coming up on Saturday, April 25. FAS…

April 19, 2026

NEAF 2026

The annual Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) north of New York City just concluded. Here are several reports and videos from folks highlighting some of the…

April 16, 2026

International Dark Sky Week (April 13 to 20)

One of the challenges of amateur astronomy, other than clouds, is light pollution. We’re constantly challenged by the excess light that creeps up into the…

April 14, 2026

Artemis II Landing

Artemis II is scheduled to land in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 pm EDT on Friday, April 10. NASA…

April 9, 2026

Artemis II Moon Flyby

Today (Monday, April 6, 2026) Artemis II will fly around the far side of the Moon. The flyby will begin in early afternoon and last…

April 6, 2026

Artemis II Launch

NASA will be launching Artemis II with four astronauts on a trip around Moon today (Wednesday April 1) at 6:24 pm. Catch all the action…

April 1, 2026

Public observation at Yadkin Memorial Park Lake Hampton (Saturday, April 25)

WEATHER UPDATE: The astronomy observation from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM is canceled due to clouds and potential rain, however Yadkin County Public Library is…

March 31, 2026

Public Solar Observation at Kaleideum (Saturday, April 25)

WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street) on Saturday, April…

March 30, 2026